by Larry Richman | Dec 31, 2020
As you consider New Year’s resolutions, read three great articles about setting goals: Goals that Stick 3 Ways Setting Goals Can Be Different This Year How to Achieve Eternal Goals Here’s a chart that can walk you through the thought process of setting...
by Larry Richman | Dec 30, 2020
Missionaries from the San Antonio Mission perform an amazing a cappella rendition of the hymn “How Great Thou Art.” The key message from these missionaries: “Our Heavenly Father’s love is so much more than we can comprehend.” Watch this...
by Larry Richman | Dec 29, 2020
Beginning in 2021, the Church’s updated children’s magazine the Friend will reach more than 90% of members’ children worldwide in 48 languages. Previously, English speakers received three magazines—the Ensign for adults, the New Era for youth, and the Friend for...
by Larry Richman | Dec 28, 2020
Beginning in January of 2021, the youth of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will receive the new For the Strength of Youth magazine that will be translated into 48 languages and sent to about 150 countries on a more frequent basis. Previously, English...
by Larry Richman | Dec 27, 2020
Starting in January of 2021, the Ensign will be retired and the Liahona will become the Church’s magazine for all adult members worldwide. Previously, English speakers received three magazines—the Ensign for adults, the New Era for youth, and the Friend for children....
by Larry Richman | Dec 26, 2020
Did your family get new phones, tablets, computers, or gaming systems this Christmas? If so, do you have a family monitoring system to protect your family from pornography? Pornography is a huge problem in the world today, and it is growing bigger. One of the best...
by Larry Richman | Dec 25, 2020
Jesus Christ is the gift of Christmas. “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” (John 3:16) See Christmas.ChurchofJesusChrist.org for music, videos, and...
by Larry Richman | Dec 24, 2020
Enjoy this video, “Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays,” by popular Latter-day Saint singer David Archuleta. This song was originally recorded by the boy band N’Sync. Watch the video for a special surprise for fans of the original. Download and stream Winter...
by Larry Richman | Dec 23, 2020
Below are Christmas videos we think you will enjoy. Enjoy this Christmas video of David Archuleta singing “Silent Night” with the Tabernacle Choir and the Orchestra at Temple Square. It is from the Christmas concert “Glad Christmas Tidings” on...
by Larry Richman | Dec 22, 2020
The Church’s Newsroom has published a “2020 Year in Review.” Although words such as “quarantine,” “closed,” “canceled,” “paused,” and “postponed” have peppered global conversations this year, 2020 has been anything but a slow time for The Church of Jesus Christ...
by Larry Richman | Dec 21, 2020
Yes. Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (sometimes called “Mormons”) recognize and celebrate Christmas, along with their Christian neighbors. They commemorate the birth of Jesus Christ, the Son of God, and believe that he is the...
by Larry Richman | Dec 20, 2020
GENTRI has released this #LightTheWorld Christmas music video of “Do You Hear What I Hear.” It features children telling their version of the Christmas story. If there was ever a time to join together to help #LightTheWorld with love and kindness, 2020...
by Larry Richman | Dec 18, 2020
Another batch of updates was published today to the Church’s General Handbook. Six more chapters have been rewritten, and sections of 11 other chapters were added or revised. The text is available to the public in English online. Versions in other languages will...
by Larry Richman | Dec 17, 2020
The Atlantic magazine has published a substantial article about The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints titled “The Most American Religion.” The subtitle of the article reads “Perpetual outsiders, Mormons spent 200 years assimilating to a...
by Larry Richman | Dec 17, 2020
Seminary requirements will change in January 2021 to align more with Come, Follow Me. Students will need to read 75% of calendar days to earn course credit. Beginning January 2021: Rather than following a 9-month study schedule for each seminary course, students will...